The reason for this is that Texas law gives schools the option of reporting teachers to law enforcement or the teacher credentialing agency. As such, over 90 percent of teachers accused of raping and sexually abusing children have been allowed back into the class. Lawmakers tried to fix the “loophole” this year as awareness spread. But incredibly, one legislator was able to make sure the provision stayed in place. Abbott to include this in the agenda for the legislature’s upcoming special session, Fish said.